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“ Who’s Who ” in the Cabinet Changes Speculation is once more rife concerning the filling of several important portfolios in the Coates Ministry. Since the departure of Sir Francis Bell and the retirement of Sir James Parr, the portfolios of External Affairs, Education and Postmaster-Generalship have become vacant, and aspirants are not lacking. Apart from these portfolios there are a number of other possibilities and contingencies. Mr Nosworthy will divest himself of Finance in a few days, while Mr Coates is almost certain to lighten his burden by shedding Native Affairs or Public Works. Nor is it by any means certain that the Hon. W. Nosworthy will not retire from Cabinet completely, in which case Immigration, Stamp Duty, Tourist and Income Tax, would become vacant. It is generally understood that Finance will be taken over by the Hon. W. Ddwnic Stewart. As this is one of the most exacting portfolios and as he is already in charge of Customs, Industry, Commerce and Board of Trade, it is held in some quarters that he will more than likely relinquish one or more of these offices. It will be seen, therefore, that quite a number of changes are possible and the guessing is highly interesting. “In the course of a little while,’ ’ says the “New Zealand Times,” “fresh appointments to the Cabinet will be made. Not very long ago, Messrs Young, Hawken and Rolleston were elevated to the Ministry, and now that the selection of a new batch is at hand, people with the political bug are guessing again. As on the former occasion, some of the guessing is rather wild.” One man whose place has to be filled is Sir James Parr, who goes to England to be High Commissioner. Sir James leaves behind him the portfolio of Education and the Post-master-Generalship. Probably it will be found that Mr F. J. Rolleston, who is at present holding the Defence portfolio, will become Minister of Education Mr Nosworthy will part with Finance at the end of the present month, and Mr Stewart will be his successor. Finance is a big job, and probably Mr Stewart will require to drop some of his present work, which includes Industries and Commerce. Sir Francis has gone, leaving vacant the AttorneyGeneralship and the leadership of the Legislative Council. Southerners appear to be confident that Mr David Jones will be one of the new additions to the Cabinet as prophesied by the “Times.” A Wellington story is in circulation that Mr R. A. Wright is in the running; another idea is that if Sir James Gunsoh is elected for Eden, a place will be found for him. Postponement of the anpointment will lend colour to the last-mentioned idea. Auckland might feel that it has a claim on one of the vacancies, but Sir James would indeed get his political advancement easilv if this were done for him. Of course, he is not in Parliament yet. Nothing has been heard for some time of the prospects of Mr E. P. Lee, whose previous experience gives him some claim to consideration. Mr J. A. Nash’s prospects are being revived again Among those who have been suggested as likely to step into the shoes of Sir Francis 801 l is Hon. Vernon Reed, M.L.C, a suggestion which cannot be adopted with any great confidence. Another side to the situation is that the Prime Minister is carrying a big load just now, and might feel disposed to drop Public Works. On whom will the mantle fall? Some say that Mr McLeod will take it up. If Mr Coates were not going to retain Native Affairs, the chances of Mr K. S. Williams would look bright The elevation of Mr Williams would be the most popular appointment of recent years.